Search results
Students are introduced to the nano-size length scale as they make measurements and calculate unit conversions. They measure common objects and convert their units to nanometers, giving them a...
- 3 min
- 12.4K
- TeachEngineering
Jun 27, 2013 · Nanoscientists work at incredibly small scales. To illustrate just how small a nanometer is, we blow a human hair to the size of the Empire State Building, and compare it to some of the...
- 1 min
- 120.8K
- World Science Festival
The nanometre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI symbol: nm), or nanometer (American spelling), is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one billionth (short scale) of a meter (0.000000001 m) and to 1000 picometres.
Jul 6, 2015 · What is a nanometer?Developed and produced by Scott Miller (Undergraduate Researcher at the University of South Carolina)
- 2 min
- 3.9K
- NUE at Univ. of SC: End-of-Life Management of Nanomaterial-Containing Products
Discover the amazing world of nanotechnology and learn about the incredible size of a nanometer! From measuring molecules to creating groundbreaking devices,...
Dec 22, 2009 · The winning "How Small is a Nanometer" video, with a new deluxe ending. Gives you a sense of NANO VOLUME, not just nano size.
The nanometre (symbol: nm) is a unit used to measure length in the metric system. It is equal to one billionth of a metre (1 m / 1,000,000,000) and for kilometre, it is equal to one trillionth of a kilometre (1 km / 1,000,000,000,000).
